Guyed tower 1242187 — Gilliam, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242187 — guyed tower near Gilliam, Louisiana. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242187 is a 109 m (357 ft) guyed tower near Gilliam, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 25, 2004. It is registered to SBA Towers II LLC, which holds 2,321 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242187 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641142 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Nov 8, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ASW-15190-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015709579
Holds 2,321 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 11425 Hwy 71 (LA12627-A)
- City
- Gilliam
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 71004
- County
- Caddo Parish
- County FIPS
- 22017
- Coordinates
- 32.78919, -93.84414
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1242187 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1242187 is about 31% above the 83 m average across the 242 structures registered in Caddo Parish. It is about 25% above the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,039 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 109 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 56 m, which puts the top of the structure 165 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242187, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gilliam in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 32.78919, -93.84414, with the site address filed as "11425 Hwy 71 (LA12627-A)". Caddo Parish has 242 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 176 of them are marked constructed. Louisiana as a whole has 5,039 registrations, the 14th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Shreveport, LA · 1020877, a guyed tower at 557 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1242187 on Nov 8, 2019. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,706 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1242187?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers II LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015709579. Across the registry it holds 2,321 structure registrations, the 8th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 180 in Louisiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (865 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ASW-15190-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1242187?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (357 ft), and 165 m (542 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242187?
The registered owner is SBA Towers II LLC, which holds 2,321 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242187?
It is located near Gilliam, Caddo Parish, Louisiana at 11425 Hwy 71 (LA12627-A) (32.78919, -93.84414). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 25, 2004.
What type of structure is 1242187?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Caddo Parish, LA?
Caddo Parish has 242 FCC-registered antenna structures, 176 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1242187, Gilliam, Caddo Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/gilliam-1242187 (data as of October 20, 2026).